Project Coordinator : Smartcape

The City Of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 588 000 - 636 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Cape Town is seeking a Project Coordinator for the SmartCape programme. The role involves providing administrative support, managing IS&T projects, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and significant experience in project management. A valid driver's license is mandatory. The position offers a competitive salary, with a closing date for applications on 24 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum four to five years’ relevant experience in project/programme management.
• Experience in an ICT environment will be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administration support for SmartCape programme.
• Coordinate and attend City and SmartCape events.
• Ensure SmartCape projects are captured and updated.
• Act as asset management champion for SmartCape.
• Manage multiple IS&T related projects.
• Monitor projects for compliance and governance.
• Capture meeting minutes and track project progress.
• Maintain SmartCape dashboard reports for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to maximize City’s investments.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office Applications

SAP proficiency

Education

Relevant three-year tertiary qualification

Preference for candidates with a degree

Job description

Corporate services

• Information systems and technology

Project coordinator

SmartCape – Basic salary: R588,221 TO R635,305 per annum

Ref no: CS162 / 25 | Civic Centre, Cape Town

Requirements

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification
• Candidates with a degree will be given preference
• A minimum of four (4) to five (5) years’ relevant experience in a project/programme management office environment
• Experience in an ICT environment will be advantageous
• Computer literacy in MS Office Applications and SAP proficiency
• A valid driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Provide a high level of administration support services for the SmartCape programme
• Coordinate and attend City and SmartCape events
• Responsible for ensuring that SmartCape projects are formally registered, captured and updated
• Act as the asset management champion for SmartCape to assist with tracking of assets and technology refresh projects
• Manage multiple IS&T related projects and ensure effective delivery of projects
• Communicate professional knowledge to stakeholders and project team members (including contractors / consultants)
• Monitor SmartCape projects for conformance to standards, good governance and best practices within IS&T
• Complete project related documentation to ensure compliance with City processes
• Capture meeting minutes, monitor and track projects within the programme
• Coordinate and maintain SmartCape dashboard reports and ensure their timely distribution to all stakeholders (IS&T management and business owners) via the head of SmartCape
• Identify opportunities and implement solutions to maximize the City’s investments

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

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